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Social Security Scotland

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Social Security Scotland

@SocSecScot

We deliver social security with #DignityFairnessRespect. We can’t reply to client benefit queries here, get in touch at bit.ly/SocSecScotCont…

Dundee and Glasgow

socialsecurity.gov.scot

Joined July 2018

Social Security Scotland
@SocSecScot
Jun 10
Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice and Housing @S_A_Somerville visited @CentralCarers today, during #CarersWeek She saw first hand how important it is that carers access support locally as well as check if they could be eligible for benefits like Carer Support Payment.
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Social Security Scotland
@SocSecScot
Jun 10
Replying to @SocSecScot
People can still apply for our benefits online at any time and find answers to most questions at
mygov.scot
Benefits
Money to support with disability, illness, children, caring, heating, housing, funerals, jobs, cost of living, emergencies and more.
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Social Security Scotland
@SocSecScot
Jun 10
Our phonelines and webchat will be closed on Monday 15 June. They will reopen at 8am on Tuesday 16 June. Payments are not affected. People due a payment on Monday 15 June, should usually receive it by the end of the day.
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Social Security Scotland
@SocSecScot
Jun 9
Our Young Carer Grant is a yearly payment of over £400 for young carers aged 16 to 19 in Scotland. Find shareable social media content, flyers, posters and factsheets in many languages and help us spread the word to eligible young carers 🔽 #CarersWeek
socialsecurity.gov.scot
Young Carer Grant resources
Help Social Security Scotland spread the word about Young Carer Grant amongst eligible young people.
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Social Security Scotland
@SocSecScot
Jun 9
Latest figures show that over £2.1 million has been paid to over 6,600 young people moving into employment with Job Start Payment. Read more: bit.ly/Job-Start-Paym…
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Social Security Scotland
@SocSecScot
Jun 9
Latest Funeral Support Payment statistics to 31 March 2026 published. Read more: bit.ly/Funeral-Suppor…
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Social Security Scotland
@SocSecScot
Jun 8
It’s #CarersWeek, and we’re encouraging carers across Scotland to find out more about the financial support they could be entitled to including our new Carer Additional Person Payment. Read more⬇️
socialsecurity.gov.scot
Spread the word this Carers Week
This Carers Week (8-14 June), we’re encouraging Scotland’s carers to make sure they’re getting the help they’re entitled to.
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Social Security Scotland
@SocSecScot
Jun 4
Our Chief Executive @DaveMWallace speaking at the @CPAGScotland conference today to highlight social security support.
CPAG in Scotland
@CPAGScotland
Jun 4
Replying to @CPAGScotland @adviceprocm and 5 others
Next we hear from @DaveMWallace director of @SocSecScot - who talks about importance of removing stigma: 'Any one of us, at any time, may need support from the social security system' #WelfareRights2026
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Social Security Scotland
@SocSecScot
May 27
The latest official Scottish Child Payment and Best Start Foods statistics to 31 March. Scottish Child Payment: bit.ly/SCPStatistics Best Start Foods: bit.ly/BSGFstatistics
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Social Security Scotland
@SocSecScot
May 27
Our online benefit applications and document upload service will be unavailable from 5pm on Friday 29 May until 8am on Monday 1 June for essential improvements. We apologise for any inconvenience.
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Social Security Scotland
@SocSecScot
May 22
Financial support is available for people living with dementia and the people who care for them. #DementiaActionWeek Read more on our website⬇️ socialsecurity.gov.scot/news/2026/05/d…
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Social Security Scotland reposted
Scottish Government
@scotgov
May 20
Meet the new Cabinet ⬇ Individuals who are newly appointed to Cabinet will be Cabinet Secretaries-designate until their appointment is formally agreed to by @ScotParl and approved by His Majesty King Charles III. [1/9]
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Social Security Scotland
@SocSecScot
May 20
Our phonelines and webchat will be closed on Monday 25 May because of the bank holiday. They will reopen at 8am on Tuesday 26 May. People can still apply for our benefits online and find answers to most questions at mygov.scot/benefits
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